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Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style

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About Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style

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Introduction

Subject: Finding Your Topic

Subject: Finding "The American Male at Age Ten"

Research: Preparing for Reporting

Research: Reporting

Research: Organizing Notes

Writing: Elements of a Story

Writing: Dialogue and Quotes

Writing: Description

Writing: Expert Opinion

Writing: Conclusions

Editing: Revising

Editing: Collaborating

The Ongoing Work of a Writer

What You Will Learn?

  • The rise of sites like Medium and Longreads have inspired a resurgence in creative nonfiction—that compelling, leisurely writing that weaves true ideas and characters into stories that reveal as much about its readers as its subject. But where do those stories come from? And how do they work?.
  • In this class, Susan Orlean, best-selling author and longtime New Yorker staff writer, walks us through her writing process for transforming ordinary subjects into exceptional stories. She reveals how she prepares to write, takes a close look at her classic Esquire piece “The American Male at Age Ten,” and delves into why curiosity, revision, and collaboration are at the heart of being a writer..
  • In under two hours, this class demystifies the writing craft so that you can write a short and unforgettable profile of your own. Whether you’re an active writer, aspiring freelancer, or simply curious about the power of language, this class will help you navigate and polish the creative process of telling your best story..